It Should Have Been Easy

Before the official prompt list for Inktober was released, my monkey mind and I had already decided that trees would … More

A Different Kind of Illusion

Inktober is still new, but so far, I’m enjoying it. Of course, I haven’t yet been brave enough to dig … More

When I was growing up — back in the day — I loved climbing trees. Maybe that’s when and how … More

Only a few days into Inktober last year, I had to interrupt so that I could share my happiness over … More

I remember the first time I heard that art is an illusion. Maybe other artists have a natural awareness of … More

Welcome to October, and welcome to Inktober. My little monkey mind and I have been looking forward to this day … More

Earlier this month I asked the question: Who is doing Inktober this year? Here are a few bloggers who … More

Over the last few days I’ve been browsing online, learning about pens, inks, and artists who have worked with them. … More

As I continue exploring the history of pen and ink, I’m awed by the works of famous artists. For me, … More

For me, getting ready for Inktober has led to a renaissance of sorts, a rebirth of my interest in pen … More

Inktober is in the air! My supplies are on the table, my excitement level is mounting, and I’m counting down … More

For weeks now, I’ve been focusing on drawing, practicing with both graphite and ink. Meanwhile, I’ve had a painting languishing … More

Recently my art time has been devoted to drawing. I consider drawing a foundational skill for all other art. I’m … More

Today our season changes from summer to autumn. It’s my favorite time of the year. It’s also the time of … More

I am creative, but I’m not crafty. There’s a world of difference between the two. I think it comes down … More

One of my favorite jokes as a child was one about two women discussing fashion. The first had just bought … More

It’s that time of the year! Autumn is so close I can almost feel it. For those of us in … More

When I began learning to draw in June 2015, I was anything but an artist. At that point, I didn’t … More

My drawing time this morning involved a rather technical concept, that of creating interest in a drawing through the use … More

Early this morning I drove to our City Park, one of my favorite places for hiking, sketching, and just communing … More